Zlata

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Zlata Pronunciation

Zlata is pronounced ZLAH-tah /ˈzlɑ.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Slavic zlato, 'gold' — 'golden one'High

In 30 seconds: Golden through and through: Zlata is Slavic for 'gold' — warm, precious, and bright (diarist Zlata Filipović). A treasure of a name.

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Origin HighSlavic

MeaningFrom Slavic zlato, 'gold' — 'golden one'

U.S. rank (2024)#4277 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 390

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Zlata comes from Slavic zlato, 'gold' — 'the golden one'. A warm, precious name across Eastern Europe, it carries the shine of gold; Zlata Filipović's diary made it widely known.

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic families. Rare, gold at the root, and precious.

Did you know? Zlata means 'gold' in Slavic languages — and Zlata Filipović's wartime diary moved the world; the name is precious and warm.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Zlata — etymology

Variations

ZlatkaZlatica

Nicknames

Zlatka

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Zlata?

Zlata is pronounced ZLAH-tah (/ˈzlɑ.tɑ/). Press play above to hear Zlata said aloud.

How do you say Zlata?

Zlata is said ZLAH-tah (/ˈzlɑ.tɑ/). Press play above to hear Zlata said aloud.

What does the name Zlata mean?

Zlata is Slavic for 'gold' — the golden one.

Is Zlata a boy or girl name?

Zlata is a girl's name.

How popular is Zlata?

Zlata is a rare name in the U.S.